Shoyu ~ More Than Rap

Shoyu ~ More Than Rap

I met rap artist Shoyu through a mutual friend. After I listened to his music, I asked him to be a featured artist. Shoyu has a very unique sound. His recordings are not traditional rap music. I hear Asian, ska and other types of musical influences behind the lyrics....
Pamela Steebler ~ Debut EP

Pamela Steebler ~ Debut EP

Pamela Steebler reached out to get some exposure for her Kickstarter campaign, so I watched her videos and listened to her music. I fell in love with her sound, her smile and her positive energy, so I scheduled our interview in time to help reach her Kickstarter goal...
Jamillions ~ It Will Pay Off

Jamillions ~ It Will Pay Off

I first noticed Jamillions when someone tweeted a link to his music on Twitter. After listening to his beautiful melodies, I asked him to be an Amused Now Featured Artist. Jamillions has a pre-release of his upcoming album The Rebirth scheduled for October 16. His...
Christy Zarlengo ~ Music for Children

Christy Zarlengo ~ Music for Children

Christy Zarlengo and I are family. In our twenties, we both lived in Los Angeles and tried to earn a living in the entertainment business. Eventually, I moved to Portland and Christy moved to Boston to attend the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Now,...
Ruby Modine ~ Dream Big

Ruby Modine ~ Dream Big

If I had to choose one word to describe Ruby Modine that word would be adorable. She’s animated, energetic and passionate about art. During our interview, we discovered that our creative processes often start with painting. I’d love to spend the day painting...
Ricky Jarman ~ Mi Amore

Ricky Jarman ~ Mi Amore

Some people have it all: talent, looks and drive to succeed. Ricky Jarman has all that and more. In addition to being an amazing upcoming star, Ricky is professional, polite and positive. In short, he’s fabulous! Ricky recently released a new video Mi Amore and album...